Toxaphene

Toxicological Profile
For Public Health

At a glance

NCEH/ATSDR makes peer review information available to demonstrate efforts to utilize transparent and independent peer review, appropriate research methods, and the highest level of data quality. This ATSDR toxicological profile characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects of toxaphene.

Details

Title: Toxicological Profile for Toxaphene

Subject of planned Report: The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects for the substance being described.

Purpose of Planned Report: The purpose of the toxicological profile is to provide a source of toxicological and epidemiological data. Data on hazardous substances most commonly found at hazardous waste sites supports public health assessment efforts.

Type of Dissemination: ISI

Timing of Review (including deferrals): August 2010

Type of Review (panel, individual or alternative procedure): Individual

Opportunities for Public Comment (how and when): A draft of this profile was made available comment in October 2010.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments before the Review: No

Number of Reviewers: 3

Primary Disciplines or Expertise: toxicology, environmental health, chemistry

Reviewers Selected by (agency or designated outside organization): CDC/ATSDR

Public Nominations Requested for Reviewers: No

Charge to Peer Reviewers: DTEM Charge to Peer Reviewers

Reviewers

Academic and Professional Credentials

Ph.D., Toxicology

Current Position Title

Professor, Aboriginal Environmental Health

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

Dr. Chan has knowledge of toxaphene’s:


  • Physical and chemical properties
  • Toxicokinetics
  • Key health end points
  • Mechanisms of action
  • Human and animal exposure
  • Quantification of risk to humans

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

Ph.D., Pharmacology, University of Milan

Current Position Title

Professor, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences

Organizational Affiliation(s)

University of Washington, Seattle

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

Dr. Costa has knowledge of toxaphene’s:


Physical and chemical propertiesToxicokineticsKey health end pointsMechanisms of actionHuman and animal exposureQuantification of risk to humans


Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No

Academic and Professional Credentials

  • B.S.
  • M.S.
  • Ph.D.
  • M.P.H.
  • A.T.S.

Current Position Title

Professor and Dean of Agricultural and Urban Programs

Organizational Affiliation(s)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Areas of Expertise, Discipline, Relevant
Experiences

Dr. Robson has knowledge of toxaphene’s:

Physical and chemical propertiesToxicokineticsKey health end pointsMechanisms of actionHuman and animal exposureQuantification of risk to humans

Recommended by Scientific/Professional
Society or General Public

No
Content Source
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
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